Allium Ambassador Bulbs
£8.50
notes
Allium Ambassador is a tall variety of ornamental onion that features large, dense purple flower-heads held aloft firm stems. Attractive to butterflies and bees, it has a long flowering season and its seed heads are popular for flower arrangements.
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Dimensions
- Pack size: 1 bulb / 5 bulbs
- Height and Spread: 150cm (4ft 11in) x W: 50cm (1ft 7in) in 1-2 years
Features
notes
Allium Ambassador is a tall variety of ornamental onion that features large, dense purple flower-heads held aloft firm stems. Attractive to butterflies and bees, it has a long flowering season and its seed heads are popular for flower arrangements.
Insights
The large seed heads provide interest in the garden for many weeks after flowers have died. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Details
- Flowers: June - July
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
- Planting Time and Depth: Autumn, 15cm deep, 20cm apart to avoid overcrowding
Care
- Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested
Scent
Very subtle onion scented foliage when crushed
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